First Few Days

Our first few days were filled with doctor visits, trying to overcome jetlag and have as much fun as we could handle. 

Early morning coloring since we weren't sleeping. 

Macie had a hard time making it through the day without falling asleep. 

Yaya (Shirley) treated us girls to mani/pedis. This was the girls' first time and they had a blast! 

Britni and I went to a Painting with a Twist party that our sis-in-law, Heather, hosted. The painting was so cute and I was excited to paint it. It was much more challenging than I expected. But we had a blast. 

Then we went to church and spoke about Poland in dad's Sunday school class. It was fun to share about what we do. Afterward, my granny took us all out for lunch. We got to take family pics. First time since Britni's wedding that we've all been together. 

It was a whirlwind, and I often felt like I was in a fog, but all in all it was a fun re-entry. 

American Arrival

We left Poland on Tuesday 15th of July and had an overnight layover in London. We were able to have dinner and hang out with some of our favorite friends. 

Macie experienced the first water fountain she remembers. 

We happened to run into colleagues in the London airport and they were on the row behind us. It was great for our kids. They had friends throughout the flight. 

Finally, after 10 long hours, we landed in Dallas. Then we had to wait and wait for our luggage and go through customs. 

Macie was losing it by this point. It was 11pm to our bodies. 

But on the other side of customs...

This was waiting for us!!! 

And we celebrated with our first American meal at Whataburger, of course! 

It was so good to see all of our family again after 3.5 years!!! We have missed them so much!!

Farewells

A month ago we said goodbye...or see you later...to our friends in Poland for 6 months. It was a tough goodbye for the girls to leave the familiar and go to America which hasn't been home for 3.5 years. We have made some good friends during our time in Poland, and I thank God for answering that prayer beyond what I expected.